Online spending continues to be healthy; even more robust is coupon-clipping. Latest statistics state online coupon use is up well over 30%.
Local businesses could do the same and capture a market share by…sharing some savings. As a client remarked last week "A discount is better than no business at all."
Not so new I know; the reason for relating this is to remind all of us that taking the time to offer a deal will pay off in the end. With that said, here are some great online resources for coupon clippers. From apparel to travel to insurance to ecofriendly; take a look and save:
Ebates This site takes a commission from participating retailers and splits it with you. Merchants abound, from K-Mart to Saks Fifth Avenue.
Coupon Cabin The average shopper saves $16; valuable discounts (online only) with Dell, Target, The Home Depot, and more.
Budget Fashionista Furla, Betsy Johnson, Ann Taylor Loft; you just need to check this site because it is great.
RetailMeNot This site has discounts and coupons for 20,000+ sites, forums, and more. You could be there for hours.
Brads Deals Originally launched to alert friends and family to great deals when he was a college student, Brad Wilson today has a great affiliate relationship with hundreds of vendors and has done the research for you.
Fat Wallet A huge online coupon site with time-sensitive savings, cash back deals, and online support.
Coupon Code has coupons from over 1000 different stores and is helpfully categorized. Name brands include Macys, Bloomindales, and Nordstroms.
Coupon Mom Printable coupons for groceries, restaurants, free samples, cards, gifts, and more. They have a military coupon program and a ‘cut out hunger’ progrm that endorses local food pantries.
Cool Savings Enter your email and get daily offers on groceries, products for babies, pets, diets, travel and free samples.
Deal Catcher Features a ‘Catch of the Day’ plus savings from Amazon.com, 
ProFlowers, Best Buy, Dell and much more.
Promotional Codes Apparel, Travel Jewelry, Health, Computers, More
A Full Cup Printable coupons for groceries.
Webby Planet Online discount directory; Baby Phat, Amazon, Apple, and more.
Red Plum Very well done; coupons plus insider tips on topics from pets to eco-friendly ideas…who doesn’t love that?
Coupon Winner Their slogan is "shop like a champion". besides retail, which is extensive, deals include travel, auto insurance, education, magazines…just take a look because they have it covered.
Hot Coupons The welcome page says enter your zip code for savings. 93940 returned Omaha Steaks and ValuPage (which did not load).
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It’s cool not to pay full price; you may get hooked. Or, you may see how your business could benefit by offering online savings.
Let us know your top picks; help your fellow online shoppers get great deals too!
